Dead Sea/Becky Powney
Wadi Rum/Chris Kober
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA'S ADVENTURES 9 DAYS – HIGHLIGHTS OF JORDAN
This action-packed adventure explores the legendary highlights of Jordan: we visit the lost city of Petra, discover Kerak’s Crusader castle and float in the Dead Sea. We camp under the stars in the Wadi Rum desert and learn the about life in the desert from a local Bedouin. We also enjoy the clear blue waters and coral reefs of the Red Sea.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Amman. Day 2 Jerash Take a guided tour around the colonnaded streets, temples and baths of this Roman city. Float in the Dead Sea. Day 3 Kerak Castle Visit Mount Nebo and St George’s Church in Madaba. Take the King’s Highway to Wadi Rum, stopping at the Crusader castle of Kerak. Travel by four-wheel drive into the Wadi Rum desert and camp under the stars. There is the option of a camel ride. Learn about desert life from a local Bedouin. Days 4/5 Red Sea Visit Aqaba on the Red Sea where it is possible to swim or snorkel. Days 6/7 Petra Take a guided tour of this ‘Rose Red’ city which was carved out of a colourful sandstone mountain. Explore the Treasury, Royal Tombs and 8,000-seat amphitheatre. In your freetime the option to learn to cook a Bedouin meal. Day 8 Amman A free morning. Drive to Amman. Day 9 Fly to the UK.
Lawrence of Arabia’s Adventures Ref FDT
SYRIA Jerash Ancient Roman city AMMAN
Dead Sea Swimming
Dea d Sea
ISRAEL
Mt Nebo MADABA
St George’s church
SYRIAN DESERT
FACTFILE £1248 adult from
*child from £1183
Float on the Dead Sea, snorkelling in the Red Sea
Be Indiana Jones among the temples and canyons of Petra
Trek into the desert for a masterclass in life Bedouin survival skills
Desert camp among the echoing cliffs of Wadi Rum
Kerak Crusader castle JORDAN PETRA
Rock-carved city, cook a traditional meal (optional)
Explore desert by 4WD
Red Sea port (optional snorkelling)
AQABA
WADI RUM Desert Camp & learn skills of a Bedouin
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TOUR ONLY – 9 DAYS Tour price without flights from £699
Please go online for our tour only child price. *Teenage departures, age 11 and over on date of
Camping in Wadi Rum/John Carr
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Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 11 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels, 1 night Bedouin camp. 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner are included.
Swimming: Most hotels have a swimming pool and there is the chance to swim and snorkel in the Red Sea at Aqaba.
Transport: Bus, four-wheel drive and by horse.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, drivers, local guides and horsemen.
Group Size: Generally 14 to 18. TOUR DATES
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